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DMZ 41, New Jersey

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DeerTurkeyBear

Zones 40–49See on map →0 questions

Unit info

Game species: Deer, Turkey, Bear
Group: Zones 40–49
Area: 505 mi²
Public land: N/A

White-tailed Deer — season & harvest

Reported harvest: 615

Draw odds for White-tailed Deeraren't on file for this unit yet. Check your state wildlife agency website for current draw statistics.

Season & harvest data is published for White-tailed Deer so far. Deer, Turkey, Bear also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.

About this unit

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DMZ 41 covers the Delaware River corridor in Hunterdon and Mercer counties, bounded by Rt. 31, Rt. 202, Rt. 546, and the Delaware River near Ringoes and Pennington. This agricultural and mixed-forest zone falls under Regulation Set 7 with full archery, muzzleloader, shotgun, and six-day firearm seasons, plus an earn-a-buck requirement in early fall bow. Public access is limited but available at Alexauken Creek WMA, Washington Crossing State Park (archery only), and several county parks requiring access permits.

Terrain & elevation

Rolling agricultural and mixed hardwood terrain along the Delaware River corridor in Hunterdon and Mercer counties; includes creek bottoms, hedgerows, and woodlots typical of central New Jersey farmland

Hunting pressure

moderate

Species & seasons

Deer: Regulation Set 7 — Fall Bow Sept 13-Oct 31 (earn-a-buck antlerless-first rule Sept 13-Oct 3; youth exempt), unlimited antlerless + 1 antlered buck; Permit Bow Nov 1-Dec 31 (buck permit required); Winter Bow Jan 1-Feb 21; Six-Day Firearm Dec 8-13 (up to 2 antlered deer); Permit Muzzleloader antlerless-only Nov 24-26, 28, Dec 8-13, then either-sex through Feb 14; Permit Shotgun antlerless-only Dec 17-19 then either-sex through Feb 14. Bear: Hunterdon County is within NJ Bear Management Zone 5; zones 1-5 open in 2025 season; separate black bear permit required. Turkey: Spring and fall seasons via Turkey Hunting Area 11 (Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset counties).

Highlights

Delaware River corridor zone with solid deer populations in a farmland and mixed-forest setting; earn-a-buck rule applies early archery (Sept 13-Oct 3); Washington Crossing SP is archery-only adding a quality low-pressure bow option; black bear hunting possible — Hunterdon County overlaps NJ Bear Management Zone 5 (zones 1-5 open in 2025); turkey hunting via Turkey Area 11 covering Hunterdon/Mercer/Middlesex/Somerset counties

Questions, tips & discussion

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Boundaries: NJDEP official Deer Management Zones. Community info last updated 23d ago.